AOSSM Youth to the NFL Sports Medicine Course with CME-Case-Based Panel Discussion

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The video features a discussion among medical professionals about various cases related to the spine and football injuries. The first case involves a 31-year-old football player complaining of neck pain with an MRI showing cervical disc degeneration and spinal cord compression. The doctors discuss the need for surgery in such cases and the potential risks for athletes. In another case, a baseball player is found to have a cervical disc herniation that was initially missed on an MRI scan, highlighting the importance of additional imaging techniques. The video also includes a case of a lumbar stress fracture in an offensive lineman and a discussion about the treatment options. Finally, the doctors discuss a case of a college football player with a congenital fusion abnormality and C3-4 disc herniation, whose decision to play was controversial due to the associated risks. The doctors present different perspectives on the case and highlight the challenges of evaluating the player's ability to return to the sport. No credits were mentioned in the video.

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Presented by Craig S Mauro MD

Keywords

spine

football injuries

surgery

MRI scan

treatment options

congenital fusion abnormality